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As of October 1st, Paramount+ subscribers can stream the Men in Black trilogy. The film series, loosely based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name, stars Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith as secret agents who work in the titular non-governmental organization, which is tasked with keeping Earth safe from alien threats and preventing civilians from finding out about extraterrestrials. While Men in Black, Men in Black II, and Men in Black 3 are all streaming on Paramount+, 2019’s spinoff Men in Black: International is only available to rent or purchase on VOD platforms.
Why You Should Watch the Men in Black Trilogy
The Men in Black trilogy is ridiculously fun and excels in its blend of action and humor. The franchise got its start with the release of Barry Sonnenfeld’s original film in 1997, which introduced viewers to the great buddy-cop dynamic between Jones and Smith that remained a highlight of all three films, with Jones’s deadpan delivery playing well off Smith’s energetic charisma. The film absolutely shines in its worldbuilding, succeeding in grounding alien life and sci-fi concepts in a familiar, everyday world, and also features great creature designs brought to life through a mix of practical effects and CGI. The movie also features plenty of fast-paced action, quotable one-liners, and an iconic theme song from Smith that is an absolute earworm.
